Excitement Builds - RotaCare's 22nd Caregivers' Ball on April 14

On March 11th, RotaCare celebrated the run up to this year’s Caregivers’ Ball with a lovely cocktail reception. The evening was underwritten and hosted by Astoria Bank. Over 50 guests were in attendance to cheer the good work of RotaCare and this year’s honorees. The 22nd Caregivers’ Ball will take place on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at The Cherry Valley Club in Garden City, NY. For ticket, sponsor and journal information, please log onto: www.2016rotacareball.eventbrite.com.

At the reception, Dr. Roman Urbanczyk, the RotaCare Medical Director summed up RotaCare’s mission: “We offer help to those in need who might not otherwise receive medical care.” RotaCare is operated entirely by a rotating staff of 100 volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, translators and administrative staff caring for approximately 800 patients with over 2,000 visits per year.

RotaCare patients are among the millions of people in the U.S. who cannot afford health insurance and do not qualify for Medicaid or other government programs. They are left with little or no access to care. Many would develop serious health problems, which would go untreated or burden local hospital emergency facilities.

At this year’s Caregivers’ Ball, RotaCare is pleased to honor the following community leaders for their personal and corporate commitment to RotaCare, Gerard C. Keegan, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Astoria Financial Corporation and Astoria Bank, Dr. Victor F. Politi, President and Chief Executive Officer of NuHealth System / NUMC, New York State Senator Kemp Hannon and Dr. Drew Bogner, President of Molloy College.

James Brady, 2016 Ball Chair addressed the gathering. “We acknowledge all of you for your commitment and dedication to RotaCare. Your involvement has a direct influence on the ability of RotaCare to reach out to the community and provide important services and programs.”

For more information about RotaCare, please log onto: www.RotacareNY.org. RotaCare is an incorporated 501 (c)3 charity is supported by donations from concerned individuals, companies and foundations, Rotary Clubs and grants.

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